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MA33

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Frame ID: MA33
Sample ID: Pittsburgh Seam, high volatile A bituminous coal, Pennsylvania
Maceral Group: Inertinite
Maceral Type: Fusinite
Magnification: As given
Illuminator: Vertical
Objective: 50x oil
Polarizer: In
Analyzer: Out
Retarder Plate: Out
Filter: None
Important Features: Typical occurrence of fusinite.
High Resolution Image (300 dpi)

Description: This particle of fusinite shows the high reflectance and open cell structure typical of fusinite. Note also the preservation of the delicate structures of the parent plant.